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OPINION: Invoking Constitutional Provision Against Defection

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By Rotimi Ogunleye Defection in Nigeria’s political environment is as common as the human activity of changing clothes. While in the advanced democracies party affiliations are based on ideological persuasion and beliefs rooted in altruism and commitment to the national interests, the reverse is the case in this clime. In Nigeria, people are propelled from one party to another by selfish reasons. Hence, within a year, or couple of years, the nation produces more turncoats than partisans. By section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999…

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OPINION: Celebrating The Doing Good Senator

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By Enitan Olukotun As Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, marks his 61st birthday, it is only fitting to reflect on the extraordinary legacy of service, leadership, and impact he has built over the years. A man of profound vision and purpose, Senator Abiru has distinguished himself as a transformative force in public service, leaving an indelible mark on governance, economic empowerment, and human capital development. Before venturing into politics, he had a stellar career in banking, culminating in his tenure as the Managing Director of Polaris Bank. Under his leadership,…

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Ikorodu North LCDA Follows Suit, Calls Chairmanship Aspirants For Interaction Wednesday

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Kunle Adelabu The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has also invited the Chairmanship aspirants in the council for the forthcoming council elections, for an interactive session. The aspirants are expected to meet the party leaders at the APC Party Secretariat situated at Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Avenue, Alaka Petrol Station, Sabo, Ikorodu, tomorrow, Wednesday 26th of March, 2025. Members of the screening panel for Ikorodu North LCDA’s Chairmanship aspirants are Mrs Toyin Salau, former APC Chairman in the council, Alhaji Ogidi…

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Ijede LCDA Council Boss Congratulates #DoingGood Senator Abiru On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has felicitated Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing the Lagos State Senatorial District, on his birthday. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba, the only female council boss in Ikorodu division, in her congratulatory message to the Senator, described him as a #DoingGood Senator who has accomplished so much in his professional field and politics. “On behalf of the good people of Ijede LCDA, I celebrate Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Distinguished Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, on…

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Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairmanship Aspirants Set For Screening

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Kunle Adelabu The individual party members aspiring to take over the chairmanship position from Builder Sesan Daini, the incumbent Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) when his term expires in the next couple of months have been invited for screening by the All Progressives Congress in the LCDA. They are to meet with the party team at the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA secretariat on Wednesday. THE IMPACT gathered that the aspirants that have already submitted their CV and programmes to the party were asked to come along with the original party…

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Adeboruwa Condoles APC State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi On Wife’s Death

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Jare Olukotun His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, has expressed condolences to the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on the passing of his beloved wife, Mrs. Ebunoluwa Esther Ojelabi. A statement by the Personal Assistant to the royal father, Alhaji Akeem Odusanya, said that Oba Kasali, on behalf of the royal family, Adeboruwa – in – Council and the entire people of Igbogbo, commiserates with Pastor Ojelabi over the deep loss. “The Adeboruwa, council of his…

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Birthday: Ikorodu Constituency II Rep, Agbaakin Of Ikorodu Kingdom Celebrate Sen Abiru

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Kunle Adelabu The duo of Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly and Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW, have joined numerous other well – wishers to celebrate the senator representing the Lagos East, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, on his birthday. The state lawmaker in a statement congratulating the senator on his day, commended his dedication and commitment to excellence and integrity: “Happy Glorious Birthday to a Result-Oriented, Distinguished Leader—Senator Abiru, the Doing GOOD Senator! “Today, we celebrate a statesman…

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Political Associates, Staff Felicitate Visionary Leader, Senator Mukhail Abiru

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Wale Jagun Political associates, constituency staff and members of the East Consultative Forum (ECF), have expressed their heartfelt congratulations to the Senator representing Lagos East, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement signed by the Senator’s Special Adviser On Constituency Matters, Dr. (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, the well wishers described the former banking executive and commissioner as a true statesman and a visionary leader. “On behalf of the entire constituency staff, political associates and members of the East Consultative Forum (ECF), I extend…

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Chairmanship Aspirant, Aroyewun Greets Extraordinary Senator Abiru On His Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu A chairmanship aspirant for Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area)LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated Senator Tokunbo Abiru, FCA on his birthday today. In his congratulatory message to the federal lawmaker, Aroyewun celebrated his inspiring public life. His congratulatory message is reproduced below: On this joyous occasion, I extend my warmest wishes to an extraordinary individual, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, the esteemed representative of Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly of Nigeria. Happy Birthday, Senator! Today, we celebrate not only the gift of your life…

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AMA Launches POS Empowerment Scheme For Constituents

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Kunle Adelabu In a bold move to promote financial independence and economic growth, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) will be launching another empowerment programme — the AMA POS Empowerment Scheme, for the people of Ikorodu Constituency II, in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The initiative, according to Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, Media Director/Personal Assistant to Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, in a statement released, is about encouraging small scale businesses and creating sustainable opportunities for families in the constituency. Guidelines and requirements for any interested constituent interested in the empowerment…

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